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One often overlooked reason you might experience a lull in your results is that you’re not adjusting your workouts to compensate for the fact that your body is really, REALLY good at adapting to stress.

I have experienced first-hand the many ways business culture can be in direct conflict with your fitness goals. There's a reason so many men working in an office environment suffer from having a "dad bod." If they aren't attentive to their health and fitness, their bodies succumb to neglect and misuse.

But for me, I will teach my children not to value these meaningless rewards. They will know and understand that in many situations in life, there are clear winners and losers. And to be a winner, you must earn it. You must beat someone out.

As a fit dad and as a personal trainer, its beneficial to not only understand how the body works, but also how the mind works. The mind is often the greater barrier to overcome rather than the physical hurdles. Obviously, the mental strength it takes to properly parent a child is far greater than the physical strength. Ha!